Description
Whip up this apple bubble up casserole when your sweet tooth craves something simple and comforting. Warm cinnamon-kissed apples nestled in a buttery, golden crust will make your family smile with pure dessert delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough
Supporting Sweet Elements:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray at 350°F. This prevents your casserole from sticking.
- Dice 2 cups of Granny Smith apples into small, uniform chunks to ensure even cooking and distribution.
- Cut the entire 16.3-oz can of refrigerated biscuit dough into quarter-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Mix the apple chunks and biscuit pieces with ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Toss until each piece is completely covered.
- Transfer the apple-biscuit mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter and drizzle it carefully over the entire casserole.
- Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar across the top, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor.
- If desired, scatter ½ cup chopped pecans over the casserole for a delightful crunch.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 27 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 7 minutes to allow the flavors to settle and texture to set.
- Serve warm, potentially with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Cut biscuit dough into roughly equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix and use certified gluten-free ingredients.
- Customize the topping by adding chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra depth of flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg